Heingang Ching
The Heingang Ching (Meitei for 'Heingang Hill')), also known as the Meitei: Marjing Hill, is a hill in Heingang, Imphal East district of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur'). In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), Heingang Ching is a sacred mountain and the home of God Marjing, the ancient Meitei deity of Sagol Kangjei (Meitei for 'polo'), Khong Kangjei (Meitei for 'hockey'), and Meitei horse (Manipuri pony).
| Heingang Ching | |
|---|---|
| Marjing Hill | |
Heingang Ching | |
| Highest point | |
| Coordinates | 24.879°N 93.954°E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | "Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain" |
| Native name | Heingang Ching (Meitei) |
| English translation | "Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain" |
| Defining authority | Government of Manipur |
| Geography | |
| Location | Heingang, Imphal East district, Manipur |
| Country |
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| State | Manipur |
| Region | Heingang |
| District | Imphal East district |
The Government of Manipur developed Marjing Polo Statue, the world's tallest equestrian statue of a polo player, standing inside the Marjing Polo Complex, which is on the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, being historically, mythologically and religiously associated with the game of polo (Meitei: Sagol Kangjei). It is built to commemorate the game of "modern polo" being originated from Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur').